TUBER VEGETABLES :: MINOR PESTS :: TUSSOCK MOTH
Tussock moth: Dasychira mendosa (Lymantriidae: Lepidoptera)
Host range
This is a polyphagous pest, attacking a number of fruit trees, potato, castor cauliflower etc.
Damage symptoms: It is a gregarious feeder and causes defoliation of leaves
For bionomics refer castor
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Dasychira mendosa |
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